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Distance from Palermo to Nanjing

Straight line

9,066 km
5,633 mi · 4,895 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 11 h 50 min

Direction

NE 56°
initial bearing

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How far is Palermo from Nanjing?

Palermo (Italy) and Nanjing (China) are very far apart: 9,066 km in a straight line, that is 5,633 miles or 4,895 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Palermo, Nanjing lies to the north-east (initial bearing 56°). The route crosses from Italy into China. The halfway point is at 49.2074°, 68.8591°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 50 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Palermo from Nanjing?

The straight-line distance between Palermo and Nanjing is 9,066 km (5,633 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Nanjing from Palermo?

Nanjing is to the north-east of Palermo, at an initial bearing of 56°.

How long is the flight from Palermo to Nanjing?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 50 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.